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Citizen Digital
… the third place play-off.Fifa president Gianni Infantino led other dignitaries in enjoying the final together with his Caf counterpart Patrice Motsepe, Cameroon Prime Minister Joseph Ngute, Cameroon Football Federation Fecafoot Samuel Eto and his Morocco counterpart Fouzi Lekjaa …
Three-star Cameroon crowned WAFCON champions with victory over MalawiCitizen Digital
… Four of the six signatories -- Al-Thani, the head of Egypt's football federation, Hany Abo Rida, Morocco's Fouzi Lekjaa and Mauritania's Ahmed Yahya -- are also FIFA Council members. …
Qatar challenges AFC over open letter attacking FIFA president InfantinoCitizen Digital
… Supporters "The FIFA president's decision was wise as it prioritises the unity and cohesion of all the member associations of FIFA for all the initiatives of developing football." Fouzi Lekjaa, president of the Moroccan Football Federation, who added Infantino had his full backin …
Infantino and the failed investment plan - What they saidCitizen Digital
… Morocco is to co-host the 2030 World Cup and Moroccan Football chief Fouzi Lekjaa is one of the few to have publicly supported Infantino since the humiliating climbdown. …
FIFA back Infantino, apologise for World Cup privatisation planThe Standard
… Morocco is to co-host the 2030 World Cup and Moroccan Football chief Fouzi Lekjaa is one of the few to have publicly supported Infantino since the humiliating climbdown. …
FIFA back Infantino, apologise for World Cup privatisation planThe Standard
… He watched the group match with FIFA secretary general Mattias Grafstrom and Confederation of African Football (CAF) first vice-president Fouzi Lekjaa, a Moroccan. …
Embattled Infantino sees minnows Malawi reach WAFCON quarter-finalsCitizen Digital
… Morocco is to co-host the 2030 World Cup and Moroccan Football chief Fouzi Lekjaa is one of the few to have publicly supported Infantino since the humiliating climbdown. …
Embattled FIFA chief Infantino holds emergency talks with directorsThe Standard
… Morocco is to co-host the 2030 World Cup and Moroccan Football chief Fouzi Lekjaa is one of the few to have publicly supported Infantino since the humiliating climbdown. …
Embattled FIFA chief Infantino in emergency talks, suffers Figo blowCitizen Digital
… we must ensure that a fundamentally different culture takes hold at FIFA —- a culture where, above all, decisions are once again discussed and made by members within the governing bodies." However, Infantino did receive some backing from Moroccan federation president Fouzi Lekjaa …
UEFA, CONCACAF target Infantino after FIFA shelve World Cup private investment planCitizen Digital
… The match was watched by a near-capacity crowd in the 22,000-seat stadium, including Morocco men's coach Mohamed Ouahbi and Confederation of African Football 1st vice-president Fouzi Lekjaa. …
Morocco leave it late to snatch WAFCON victory over AlgeriaMarie Gisele Manga scored twice and Naomi Eto added one goal as Cameroon defeated debutant Malawi 3-0 in the African Women Cup of Nations final on August 16 in Rabat, Morocco, claiming the continental title for the first time after losing three previous finals to Nigeria.
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Marie Gisele Manga scored twice and Naomi Eto added one goal as Cameroon defeated debutant Malawi 3-0 in the African Women Cup of Nations final on August 16 in Rabat, Morocco, claiming the continental title for the first time after losing three previous finals to Nigeria.
11 hours ago · Citizen Digital →
Qatar challenged the Asian Football Confederation over its decision to join UEFA and CONCACAF in an open letter attacking FIFA President Gianni Infantino, saying it was not consulted before the three confederations issued the statement.
15 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
FIFA president Gianni Infantino abandoned his controversial plan to allow private investment in the World Cup, described as a "humiliating climbdown." Though he received support from senior directors and a confederation this week, his position remains precarious ahead of his potential re-election for a fourth and final term next March.
7 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
FIFA President Gianni Infantino has received "full support" from senior directors following a crisis meeting in Morocco, though the organisation apologised for errors made in handling a now-shelved plan to open the World Cup to private investment, which had faced widespread criticism.
6 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
FIFA's leadership has given "full support" to president Gianni Infantino following his decision to shelve a controversial plan to open the World Cup to private investment, while acknowledging "errors" were made in how the proposal was handled after it was leaked to media.
6 August 2026 · The Standard →
Malawi, the lowest-ranked of 16 tournament qualifiers, advanced to the Women's Africa Cup of Nations quarter-finals after losing 2-1 to Zambia in Rabat on Wednesday, finishing first in Group C alongside Nigeria and Zambia on six points. Nigeria also qualified by defeating Egypt 6-2, and the two will face Ghana or Mali and Cameroon respectively in the quarter-finals.
6 August 2026 · The Standard →
FIFA President Gianni Infantino held emergency talks with other FIFA directors in Morocco on August 5, 2026, amid criticism over his shelved plan to open the World Cup to private investment, with calls for his resignation growing since he abandoned the proposal.
5 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
FIFA President Gianni Infantino held emergency talks with FIFA directors in Morocco on Wednesday as pressure mounts over his now-shelved plan to open the World Cup to private investment. Former Barcelona and Real Madrid star Luis Figo publicly called for Infantino to step down, writing in the Daily Mail that he represents "the lowest, most deceitful and cravenly self-interested behaviour" in football.
5 August 2026 · The Standard →
FIFA President Gianni Infantino came under fire from continental governing bodies after withdrawing a plan to allow private investment in the World Cup. UEFA said Infantino had lost their confidence through a "shabby, back room, opaque deal," while CONCACAF called for "a comprehensive reckoning with this presidency" and criticized his "poor governance and leadership."
2 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Sanaa Mssoudy scored in the 84th minute to give hosts Morocco a 1-0 victory over Algeria in a Women's Africa Cup of Nations group match in Rabat on Thursday.
31 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →